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GARDENS OF BRATTINGBORG GODS

GARDENS OF BRATTINGBORG GODS, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  In the southern part of Samsø lies The estate Brattingborg Gods, surrounded by the fields and Battingborg Forrest. The estate was established in 1677and has belonged to the family Danneskiold-Samsø eversince.The influence of English houses is good to be seen. In front of the... 

CYCLE TOUR TO VESBORG FYR

CYCLE TOUR TO VESBORG FYR, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  We started our cycle-tour at Strandskovenscamping but you can start it on every place or village alongside the route.From Standskovenscamping we cycled east, towards Tranebjerg, only 3 km away. In Tranebjerg follow the signs Kolby and cycle south. We made a small stop in... 

BIRDS OF PREY

BIRDS OF PREY, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  Make a visit to the Falkecenter Samsø.Expierence the fantastic birds of prey at close range.During the show the falconer tells you interesting stories about thedifferent birdsof prey,and the different way they catch their prey.While watching the show you can feel the whizz... 

DYRET, Mountain of Odin

DYRET, Mountain of Odin, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  On the southern part of Samsø, Between Onsbjerg and Tanderup lies Dyret.Dyret rises 51 meters above the ground and is thus the highest point of thsouterhn part of Samsø.And because of it´s hight, you have here also fabulous views.In pagan times however, people called Dyret,... 

BESSER REV

BESSER REV, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  A few kilometers northeast of Besser, you will find a 5 kilometers long reef.The reef is bounding Stavns Fjord, and is so an extraordinary bird´s territory.That´s why Besser Rev is closed during the breeding season from 1 april untill the 15th of july.You can hike to the end... 

BALLEBJERG, Samsø's highest point

BALLEBJERG, Samsø's highest point, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  From Nordby centre, a road that leads west to Ballebjerg.Ballebjerg is with 64meters the higest point of the island.From here you hav a magnificient view on the island of Tunø in the west,and all the way to Aarhus.To the east you can see all the small islands s.a. Lindholm,... 

AUSTIN MUSEUM, Samsø

AUSTIN MUSEUM, Samsø, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  On the road from Ballen to Landmark you will find in Landmark the AUSTIN MUSEUM.It is the world largest collection of Austin Cars.It is an exhibition of more than 30 cars which vary in different stages of completness.There is also a lunch and brunch cafe.And a nice cup of... 

Hotels  

STRANDSKOVENSCAMPING: CAMPING NEXT TO THE SEA

STRANDSKOVENSCAMPING: CAMPING NEXT TO THE SEA, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  Strandskovenscamping is next to the sea, just 2 km to the north of Ballen-harbour.The camping has two terrasses for caravans and campers, one next to the sea, and outof the wind, the other on higher ground. The places are not numbered, so you can choose on your own, the... 

Transportation  

SAMSØ RENT A BIKE

SAMSØ RENT A BIKE, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  There are many places on the island where you can rent your bike.The people of Samsø Cykeludlejning are very expienced (20years).There cyclshop is in Mårup, where they do the maintenance for the bikes etc.Not only normal bikes are for rent, also tandems, helmets etc. Adress:... 

Ferry to Samsø

Ferry to Samsø, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  When you want to travel to Samsø, their are two possibilyties to take the ferry:From Jutland you can take the ferry from Hou to Sælvig, and when youare travelling on Sealand you can take the ferry from Kalundborg to Kolby Kås.Ferry from Hou to Sælvig: The crossing will take... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

HIGH TIDES AT BRESSER REV

HIGH TIDES AT BRESSER REV, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  A few kilometers northeast of Besser, you will find a 5 kilometers long reef.Before you make te hike to the end of the reef, FIRST go to the tourist information ta get a tide table.In the beginning of Bresser Rev you have to cross Draget.AND THERE IS A RISK OF FLOODING... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Coastal Walk To Ballen Harbour.

Coastal Walk To Ballen Harbour., Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  To the nort of Ballen you can find Camping Strandsskoven. Here you can park your car, or put your cyckle aside.When you walk towards the sea and look right, you can seethe harbour of Ballen already.Now just walk alongside the coast towards the harbour.On the shore you can... 

SAMSØ DOWNHILL

SAMSØ DOWNHILL, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  Just 1 km outside the Village of Besser you will find Vorbjeggård.And just here it is: SAMSØ DOWNHILL !!THE FIRST AND ANLY ZORBA BALL AREA OF DENMARK.Here started Britta and Sten Brorsen last year with the Zorba Ball.Sten transports the big Zorba Ball with a diameter of 3 m... 

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RELAXING ON SAMSØ

RELAXING ON SAMSØ, Samsø

 janvanommen Says:  TAKE A BENCH IN THE HARBOUR OF BALLENAND WATCH THE ACTIVITIES OF THEFISHERMAN WHEN TIMES GOES BY... THE SLOWNESS OF THE ISLAND 

Samsoe

Samsoe, Samsø

 Herb84 Says:  I'm going to make a VT page about Samsoe soon, but right now I don't have the time.But if you got any got any questions or need information/help about Samsoe? mail me and I'll do my best to answer what ever question you might have./Herb 

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 Samsø, is an beautiful island that lay in the Kattegat, north of Funen. From Lushagen in the south, to Issehoved in the north the island is 28 km lang. On it's widest point the island is 7 km... 

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